GS 101
GS 101
GS 101
sentence.
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GERUND and
GERUND PHRASES
by:
JESTONI MARIKIT
GERUND
GERUND PHRASES
It includes the gerund, plus any modifier or
complement and/or objects.
Rules to Remember:
1. A Gerund /Gerund phrase always functions as a noun.
REVISED:
• Running away from the dog, James hid behind a tree. He knew he
couldn’t stay there for long, though. He could hear the approaching
dog, snarling and growling. He tried to think of somewhere else to
go. Then he saw the barn. Would he be able to get to it without the
dog first spotting him? James wasn’t sure, but he thought running
to it was his only real option.
Instruction:
Answers: Choose the Gerund and the Gerund
Phrase and identify its function in the
1. sentence.
Without studying for the test, you are taking a big chance.
(object of the preposition without)
1.
2. Without studying
Jestoni gave for marathon
running the the test,his
you are
best taking a big
shot.
chance.
(Indirect Object)
3.
2. Cleaninggave
Jestoni your running
computerthe
screen should behis
marathon done carefully.
best shot.
(Subject of the sentence)
3.
4.
Cleaning your computer screen should be done
The decorator suggested papering the wall with a floral
carefully.
design.
4. The decorator
(Direct Object) suggested papering the wall with a
5. One ofdesign.
floral my favorite events is canoeing down the Mississipi
River.
5. One of Complement)
(Subject my favorite events is canoeing down the
Mississipi River.
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